Consumer Information

The University of Missouri—Kansas City is required by law to make available to enrolled students,
prospective students, and their parents certain information about its operations.
Such information pertains to: (1) general institutional operation, (2) financial aid,
(3) general completion and graduation rates, (4) annual security report,
(5) completion and graduation rates for student athletes, and
(6) athletic program participation rates and financial support.

To meet the requirement, information for the University of Missouri—Kansas City is provided below.
Web site addresses are specified for all information items and any questions can be addressed to the
UMKC Student HelpLine at 816-235-2222 or helpline@umkc.edu.
UMKC can provide a paper copy of any of the information items displayed on the
listed web sites upon request.

Information concerning UMKC’s current educational programs and course
descriptions is available at http://www.umkc.edu/academics/.
This includes information about instructional, laboratory, and other physical facilities that relate to the academic programs,
as well as faculty and other instructional personnel.

The Higher Learning Commission accredits UMKC as a whole. Specific undergraduate, graduate, and
professional programs are also accredited by other programmatic accrediting agencies.
The accredited programs and their accrediting agencies are identified in the applicable
academic unit and/or program information sections of the catalog.

Information regarding public safety at UMKC is provided in the Campus Crime and Fire Safety Report. The Security Report includes crime statistics for the previous three years concerning certain crimes reported to have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by UMKC; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The Security Report also includes information about police and public safety resources, reporting crimes, coordination between law enforcement agencies, fire and medical emergencies, crime prevention, victim support services, the law and UMKC policies, campus facilities, residence hall security, timely warning policy statement, the UMKC Policy on Sexual Harassment, and the UMKC Alcohol and Other Drug Policy.

Students and alumni have access to UMKC Career Services, which provides assessments,
individual career counseling, workshops, career fairs, campus programming, and manages
the Roo Career Network as part of the University’s comprehensive career development experience.

In addition, the Graduate Follow-up Survey Resultsprovide post-graduation
outcomes of UMKC baccalaureate degree recipients. The report is prepared using information obtained annually from students who received a baccalaureate degree, offering a snapshot of their progress during the transition out of college.

College Scorecards in the U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center make it easier for you to search for a college that is a good fit for you. You can use the College Scorecard to find out more about a college’s affordability and value so you can make more informed decisions about which college to attend.

We want you to have the best educational experience possible in your time as a student with the
University of Missouri—Kansas City. In most instances situations can be resolved by reviewing the
processes for certain actions:

If you experience a problem, or have a concern or complaint, you may inform any staff member and
expect prompt assistance. The University of Missouri—Kansas City desires to resolve student grievances,
complaints and concerns in an efficient, fair and amicable manner. Complaints regarding any aspect of
University of Missouri—Kansas City operations will receive prompt attention when filed directly with
University of Missouri—Kansas City authorities.

If an issue cannot be resolved internally, you may file a
complaint with the Missouri Department of Higher Education.
The MDHE process can be found here: http://dhe.mo.gov/.

Constitution Day became a recognized federal holiday in 2004, when legislation authored by Senator Robert Byrd was signed into law. The Act mandates that all educational institutions that receive public funding provide educational programming on the history of the American Constitution on or near September 17th each year.

The following link provides information about UMKC policies and sanctions related to copyright infringement and unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, including disciplinary action taken against students who engage in illegal downloading or unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials using UMKC information technology systems. The information also includes a notice that informs students that unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material may subject the students to civil and criminal liabilities. A summary of the penalties for violation of federal copyright laws is also provided.

In accordance with Public Law 93-380, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974,
UMKC is required to inform currently enrolled students of their right to access certain education records.
Education records maintained by UMKC, and available to students, are financial aid records, students’
cumulative advisement file, student health records, disciplinary records and the cumulative scholastic record.
More information on FERPA can be found here: http://www.umkc.edu/registrar/records/ferpa_students.asp

Any student may review, upon written request, his or her records and, if
erroneous information is included therein, may request the expunging
of such information. Written requests must be made to the officials named
above for access to records desired. (Students desiring reproduction of
education records will be charged a per copy rate based on current actual
reproduction costs.)

A UMKC student wishing to challenge the content of any record
may request an opportunity for a hearing to insure that the records
are not inaccurate. UMKC officials charged with custody of education
records will attempt to settle informally any disputes by meetings
and discussions with the student.

If a formal hearing is necessary, the student or the UMKC official charged with the custody of the
education records may request such a hearing by submitting a request
in writing to the chancellor, who will appoint a hearing officer or a hearing
committee. The hearing shall be conducted and decision rendered by
an appointed official or officials who shall not have a direct interest in the
outcome.

Either party may appeal the decision of the hearing to the chancellor.

UMKC designates as “Directory Information-Public Information” the following categories of information:
student name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, student level, full- and part-time status,
major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, dates of attendance, degrees
and awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student.

A student wishing to restrict the release of “Directory Information” pertaining to him or her is to advise
the Registrar’s Office in writing or by logging in to Pathway to restrict their privacy settings. Any student
wishing to obtain a copy of the complete guidelines governing the protection of the privacy of student
records under the Public Law may do so by going to this website: www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco.

Your name, local address and telephone numbers will be included in electronic or printed student
directories unless restricted by you. Visit the Office of Registration and Records website at www.umkc.edu/registrar for
the form to restrict your directory information.

Federal law provides that a student who has been convicted of an offense
under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of a
controlled substance during a period of enrollment for which the student
was receiving financial aid shall not be eligible to receive any federal
or institutional grant, loan, or work assistance.
See also the University of Missouri Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program (PDF).

The Office of Financial Aid website includes information about the following: need-based and non-need based federal, state, local, private, and institutional financial assistance programs available to students; eligibility requirements and procedures for applying for aid; criteria for selecting recipients and determining amount of award; methods and frequency of disbursements of aid; financial aid terms and conditions, including terms applicable to employment provided as part of a financial aid package; rights and responsibilities of students receiving Title IV, HEA loans; the availability of financial aid for study abroad programs; how financial aid is handled when students withdraw; and whom to contact for questions regarding financial aid.

The Higher Learning Commission accredits UMKC as a whole. Specific undergraduate, graduate,
and professional programs are also accredited by other programmatic accrediting agencies.
The accredited programs and their accrediting agencies are identified in the applicable
academic unit and/or program information sections of the catalog.

In compliance with the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act,
information on men’s and women’s athletic programs at UMKC
is available on the U.S. Department of Education Office of
Postsecondary Education Equity in Athletics Disclosure website.
The report includes the number of participants by gender for each team, operating and
recruiting expenses, coaches’ salaries, revenues, and athletically related student aid.

The University of Missouri is
committed to providing a positive
work and learning environment where
all individuals are treated fairly and
with respect, regardless of their
status. Intimidation and harassment
have no place in a university
community. To honor the dignity and
inherent worth of every individual
— student, employee or applicant
for employment or admission — is
a goal to which every member of
the University community should
aspire and to which officials of the
University should direct attention and
resources.

With respect to students, it is the
University’s special responsibility to
provide a positive climate in which
students can learn. Chancellors are expected to provide educational
programs and otherwise direct
resources to creative and serious
measures designed to improve
interpersonal relationships to help
develop healthy attitudes toward
different kinds of people and to
foster a climate in which students
are treated as individuals rather than
as members of a particular category
of people. Visit the Web site at www.umkc.edu/helpline for more
information on intellectual diversity,
grievance procedures and sexual
harassment.

With respect to employees, the
strength we have as a university
is directly related to maintaining
a positive work environment
throughout the institution. The
University should provide a positive
recruiting and work environment
focused on the duties and skills
of work to be performed. It is the
expectation of the University that all
employees and potential employees
will be treated on the basis of their
contribution without regard to
personal characteristics not related
to competence, demonstrated ability,
performance or the advancement
of the legitimate interest of the
University. The General Officers
are expected to provided training
programs for supervisors to assist in
achieving this objective.

Meningitis is a preventable disease that can affect college students and cause serious and even
fatal consequences. Learn more about meningitis and the vaccine that can protect you.
If you live in campus housing, you are required to have this vaccine or sign a waiver at the Office of Residential Life.
If you have not received a dose since age 16, call Student Health Center at 816-235-6133 for an appointment.
The Missouri Health and Senior Services brochure is a great informational resource.

In accordance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA), by October 29, 2011,
each postsecondary institution in the United States that participates in Title IV student aid
programs must post a net price calculator on its Web site that uses institutional data to provide
estimated net price information to current and prospective students and their families based on a
student's individual circumstances. Please use the net price calculator.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that gives students the right
to review their education records, to request amendment of their records, to consent to disclosures
of personally identifiable information, and to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education.

Additional information regarding student rights under FERPA is available from the Office of Registration and Records. This information includes UMKC procedures for reviewing and requesting amendment of education records, notice of the types of information UMKC has designated as directory information, and students’ right to opt-out of directory information.

If you have any questions about your rights under FERPA, please contact the Office of Registration and Records
at (816) 235-1125.

The Office of Services for Students with Disabilities provides
disability-related information and referrals; documents disability and
conducts needs assessments; facilitates reasonable accommodations; and
provides disability-related technical assistance, auxiliary aids/services,
and advocacy and training. Visit the office website for additional information on services and resources available to students with disabilities.

States require that the University of Missouri-Kansas City be authorized to deliver
university-level distance and online education to their residents.
The most current state authorization and programs authorized is
available at http://online.umkc.edu/state-authorization/

The Board of Curators and UMKC
are committed to the policy of equal
opportunity, regardless of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, disability and
status as a Vietnam era veteran.
The Affirmative Action Office, 223
Administrative Center, 5115 Oak
St., is responsible for all relevant
programs. Call 816-235-6133 for
information.

Each institution must provide a report annually to the state and to the general public.
The states submit to the Department of Education, and make available to the public, an
annual report containing institutional and state-level information.
The Department makes the state reports available to the public here: https://title2.ed.gov/public/home.aspx.

In order to adequately protect its students at risk for communicable
disease, UMKC requires a variety of immunizations for students identified as high-risk (i.e., residence hall
students, international students and those enrolled in the schools of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy
and nursing) These students will be notified by the appropriate campus office of specific immunization
requirements pertaining to them. Exemptions from immunizations are permitted for health and religious
reasons. Students who exempt themselves from immunization for either reason must sign a University
of Missouri exemption form (parents must sign for students under 18). For medical exemptions, the form
must be completed by a physician. The form should be presented in lieu of actual immunization records
to the office making the request. These records will be kept in the appropriate office with actual
immunization records. For their own protection, students who have an exemption may be required to leave
campus in case of an outbreak. UMKC strongly encourages all of its students to review and update their
immunization records, particularly as they relate to measles. The American College Health Association
recommends that all college students born after 1956 should have two doses of the measles vaccine. All
UMKC students are encouraged to file health care provider-signed documentation of immunization with
the Registrar’s Office. In the event of a measles outbreak, students who don’t have documentation on file
may be asked to leave campus.